RED VELVET CUPCAKES

Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon red food coloring

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Stir in the red food coloring until the batter is evenly colored.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
8. Bake the cupcakes in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the cupcakes from the oven and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, frost them generously with the cream cheese frosting.
5. Optional: Garnish the frosted cupcakes with red velvet crumbs for a decorative touch.

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